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Gatsby Jewelry || Tiffany + Co
We posted a while back about the trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby film, but its release was then delayed by months and months…. But the time is upon us now! The movie comes out this weekend, and while … Continue reading
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Tagged 1920s, 1920s party, cocktail ring, diamond, emerald cut, groom, inspiration
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Snow White Wedding Inspiration
Just a few images today from a winter wedding inspiration shoot that struck my fancy… Admittedly not really art deco themed, but it has a vintage flair, and this Snow White inspired shoot has plenty to love: the bride’s hair … Continue reading
Anna May Wong || Art Deco Hollywood
In today’s installment of Art Deco Hollywood, we bring you the incredible style and grace of 1920s icon Anna May Wong. A beauty and talent by any standard, she was also the first Chinese American movie star, making her way … Continue reading
Posted in 1920s Music, Art Deco Hollywood
Tagged 1920s, 1930s, inspiration, long sleeves, pinup
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Boardwalk Empire Fashion
Hello all! Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend so far. I’m very excited about tonight’s return of one of the most stylish shows on television, Boardwalk Empire. This is a show that started out looking pretty, but being not-so-great … Continue reading
Posted in 1920s Decor, 1920s Fashion, 1920s Hairstyles, 1920s Makeup, Art Deco Hollywood
Tagged 1920s, 1920s party, feathers, inspiration, video
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1920s Wedding Inspiration Shoot
Well today we have quite a treat, in the form of this fantastic roaring twenties wedding inspiration shoot from Photo by AM Photography. The details here are fabulous (the light! that cake! Her makeup!). It’s all lovely, all on point, … Continue reading
Posted in 1920s Makeup, Deco Cakes, Real Weddings
Tagged 1920s, drop waist, eyes, flowers, inspiration, lips
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Dolores Del Rio
Dolores Del Rio was a silent screen star in the 1920s, a luminous icon of 1930s Hollywood, and then became one of Mexican film’s greatest stars. She had a torrid love affair with Orson Welles (10 years her junior) who … Continue reading
The Great Gatsby || Baz Luhrmann
Well, the trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s long-awaited (or long-dreaded, depending on your tastes…) version of The Great Gatsby is here! That is… well, it is interesting. Interestingly scored, interestingly cast… there will certainly be lots to look at, style-wise. The … Continue reading
Posted in 1920s Accessories, 1920s Decor, 1920s Fashion, 1920s Hairstyles, 1920s Makeup, Art Deco Hollywood
Tagged 1920s, 1920s party, eyes, fascinator, feathers, flowers, gold, green, inspiration, video
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Vintage 1920s Wedding Photos
We’re back! Sorry for the delay in posting, it has been a crazy few weeks. But here we are. And tonight we’ve got a lovely set of vintage wedding photos courtesy of Michelle McMurray, founder of Wedding Story Writer. These … Continue reading
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Tagged 1920s, 1930s, art nouveau, bridesmaids, feathers, flowers, groom, inspiration, long sleeves, shoes, veil, vintage jewelry
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Art Nouveau Wedding || Inspiration Shoot
Received this gorgeous submission from Gideon Photography, and what a pretty inspirational shoot this was. Nothing art deco here, but some beautifully art nouveau / turn of the century design elements and inspiration pieces. It doesn’t hurt to have a … Continue reading
Posted in Art Deco Invitations, Deco Cakes, Real Weddings
Tagged 1920s, art nouveau, blue, cocktail ring, fascinator, feathers, flowers, inspiration, strapless, veil, Victorian
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Josephine Baker
There is so much to say about this legendary woman, I can’t begin to summarize her life in a few paragraphs here. But I shall try! Josephine Baker was a dancer, singer, activist and actress who found fame in her … Continue reading
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Tagged 1920s, 1930s, eyes, fascinator, inspiration, lips
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Vintage Venue || Cicada + The Oviatt Penthouse
In 1925, James Oviatt was already a successful businessman. His department store, Alexander & Oviatt, had been attracting a high-end Los Angeles clientele in downtown LA for nearly a decade. He was in the midst of plans for their next … Continue reading
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1940s Style Subway Engagement || Liz + Joel
Love this sweet, 1940s style subway engagement session from Photomuse (styled by Merci New York). Every year the NYC MTA runs authentic vintage 1930s subway trains and buses on the regular lines, and this engagement session took advantage of the … Continue reading
Art Deco Save The Dates || Vintage Travel Posters
I love the idea of using themes or imagery from vintage travel posters for elements of an art deco inspired wedding. For a lot of people (myself included), though you may not be having a traditional “destination wedding”, many of … Continue reading
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Tagged 1920s, 1920s party, 1930s, inspiration
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1930s Wedding Inspiration Shoot
Many thanks to shoot coordinator and stylist Sarah over at Sarah Giggar Makeup Artistry for sending this beautiful 30s inspired (and overall inspiring) shoot our way. I just loved everything about these photos, starting with the location: the historic Hotel … Continue reading
Posted in 1920s Hairstyles, 1920s Makeup, 1920s Wedding Dresses, Real Weddings
Tagged 1930s, 1940s, architecture, costume jewelry, eyes, feathers, flowers, inspiration, white
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Vintage Advertising || Holeproof Hosiery
The soft luster of white satin is exquisitely set off by pearl trimming in this Lucile-Paris wedding gown. Lucile suggests a striking innovation in bridal hosiery- Fanchon, faintest, most delicate flesh-pink, rather than white. Perhaps the most unusual of the … Continue reading
